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Holy Friday, April 22 Youth Retreat. We encourage all children ages 6-12 to join us in prayer, learning, and fun. We are also looking for volunteers to help run the event. If you have any questions or would like to help, contact Jacinda (catechism@anngoc.org) or Debbie (hopejoy@anngoc.org).
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GOYA Activities
Sights and Sounds took place on April 9, and our GOYAns did a fantastic job representing our parish. We might be a small group compared to the other churches, but we were fierce!
In the sights categories, which include essays, poems, and a plethora of arts and crafts, our GOYAns placed in the following: 1st place, Alexandra McNally, and 2nd place, Elena Giannoumis, in poetry-Sr. Division; 2nd place in cake decorating, Efianna Giannoumis -Jr. Division; 2nd place in crochet, Kyra Cardenas-Jr. Division; 3rd place in B&W photography, Kyra Cardenas-Jr. Division; 2nd place in woodwork functional, Michael Johns - Sr. division; 2nd place for string art, Elena GIannoumis - Sr. Division; and 1st place in pencil drawing, Thalia Siokos - Jr. division.
In the performances that took place, Annunciation came in second place for coral speaking, second place in small group Greek folk dance, and third place in the American group dance. Two of our GOYAns competed in solo performances - Mark Papakirk for cello (1st place) and piano (2nd place) and Alexandra McNally for oral interpretation (2nd place).
Congratulations to all of you!!!!
Although there were many highlights that day, the one that stood out the most happened after their group song. Bishop Apostolos was in the audience, and he ran over to meet with our kids as they were walking off stage to praise them on the message of their song and take a picture. As one GOYAn put it, "it didn't matter that we didn't place for the song. The bishop came up to us to say all those nice things meant so much more than the prize."
Overall, this day brought an abundance of joy to the families and participants. We pray that we have even more GOYAns participate next year to show their God-given talents! Thank you to Yianna Franchetti for your guidance and all your work with our children. A special shout-out goes to our one and only senior, Anna Nanos! We love you and will miss you, but maybe you can come back next year and cheer us on.
To parents and families reading this who do not participate in GOYA and have children in grades 7 through 12, please consider it! There is something for everyone in GOYA and a great way to be part of a wonderful church ministry. If ever you have any questions, please get in touch with me, GIna, at goya@anngoc.org
We pray that next year we have even more GOYAns participate and show their God-given talents! Καλή Ανάσταση και Καλό Πάσχα!